Figured out this old wrench

Hello Steve, A newer and better drain plug wrench is available from Caterpillar.
Craig
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Wow I like it since that’s coming from caterpillar that’s probably $50-$75. If it’s like any of the other machinery that’s green or red. What I don’t understand is with the belly pan or the skid plate whatever you wanna call it ,with them plugs up in there 4 to 6 inches how was the mechanic to get that wrench up there through that little hole and unscrew the drain plugs looks good on paper.

Current price for 212 8146 is $48.49 USD.
Craig

If you are planning to use that finger pinching, knuckle buster - a simple fix:

Saw the handle off and use a socket on the opposite side to remove/ replace the plugs.

If for some reason you don't want to cut this piece of shit off - this is one alternate: 1 1/8" hex head bolt cut off and crudely welded.

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If you are planning to use that finger pinching, knuckle buster - a simple fix:

Saw the handle off and use a socket on the opposite side to remove/ replace the plugs.

If for some reason you don't want to cut this piece of shit off - this is one alternate: 1 1/8" hex head bolt cut off and crudely welded.

 [attachment=71897]plug socket.JPG[/attachment]

The "inverted hex" of the drainplugs are tapered, so to get a full contact non-marring tool get a Caterpillar tool. Yes, the "welded nut" tools will work. They just don't have the look and the cool factor.
Craig